Match the graph to its corresponding equation
A coordinate plane with a parabola graphed that opens down. The y-intercept is (0, 2) and the x-intercepts are (negative 1, 0) and (1, 0).
A. y = –2x² + 2
B. y = –x²
C. y = 2x²
D. y = 3x² – 4
B is clearly wrong, since its y-intercept is at (0,0)
I suggest A.
Yes, you are correct. A is the correct answer. The equation y = –2x² + 2 matches the given graph.
The equation that corresponds to the given graph is:
B. y = -x²
This equation represents a parabola that opens downwards, with the y-intercept at (0, 2) and the x-intercepts at (-1, 0) and (1, 0).